1. small heart-shaped or triangular boards with a pencil attached, used with a Ouija board for supposed spirit communication
Usage: occult; spiritualism
2. small flat pieces of wood or other material used in various games or activities

Examples

• The participants placed their fingers lightly on the planchettes during the séance.
• She collected vintage planchettes from antique shops.
• The planchettes moved mysteriously across the board.
• They used wooden planchettes for their board game.
• The medium instructed everyone to touch the planchettes gently.
• Several planchettes were scattered on the table after the game.