planchette

/plænˈʃɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

a small flat piece of wood or other material that is moved over a surface, typically with the fingers, especially in a game of spiritualism or fortune-telling.

“She was skeptical of the Ouija board and the planchette that moved across it.”

Synonyms

  • indicator
  • pointer

Antonyms

  • obstruction