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- [plan-shet, -chet]
- /plænˈʃɛt, -ˈtʃɛt/
- /plɑːn.ˈʃet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plan-shet, -chet]
- /plænˈʃɛt, -ˈtʃɛt/
Definitions of planchette word
- noun planchette a small, heart-shaped board supported by two casters and a pencil or stylus that, when moved across a surface by the light, unguided pressure of the fingertips, is supposed to trace meaningful patterns or written messages revealing subconscious thoughts, psychic phenomena, clairvoyant messages, etc. 1
- noun planchette a heart-shaped board on wheels, on which messages are written under supposed spirit guidance 0
- noun planchette a small, heart-shaped or triangular device, often having as one of its supports a pencil, that is supposed to write out a message or, as with a Ouija board, point to letters or words, as it moves with the fingers resting lightly on it 0
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Origin of planchette
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1855-60; See origin at planch, -ette
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Parts of speech for Planchette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
planchette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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