Planchette is a small, often skeletal-wood or metal-dibbled device used with a Ouija board to spell out messages, typically lacking independent mobility; it serves as a conduit for letters under participants’ guidance. In broader contexts, it can refer to any hinged, platform-like apparatus used for delicate pointing or guiding actions. The term evokes occult or paranormal associations in popular culture and is mainly encountered in discussions of divination or historical artifacts.
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