Ouija

[ wee-juhor, often, -jee ]

Trademark.

1. a device consisting of a small board, or planchette, on legs that rest on a larger board marked with words, letters of the alphabet, etc., and that by moving over the larger board and touching the words, letters, etc., while the fingers of spiritualists, mediums, or others rest lightly upon it, is employed to answer questions, give messages, etc.

Example Sentences

Alas, none of my researchers recommend my beloved Ouija boards.

From Washington Post

This isn’t the Ouija board or the spirit-world we’re talking about here, but just another job like laying pipe or driving long-haul trucks…Above all else, be consistent.

From Outside Online

First, at appropriate intervals, she reminds us of the era’s scientific and pseudoscientific beliefs, especially the vogue for spiritualism, telepathy and Ouija boards.

From Washington Post

For weeks, pairs of officers had taken turns manning the Ouija board, but each time the board refused to speak.

From The Daily Beast

Search for the Ouija board, which occasionally and randomly spawns somewhere on the map.

From Washington Post

Dusty books, smoking pipes, tarot cards, and a Ouija board fill the antique furniture positioning any object as a clue.

From The Daily Beast

Was a séance held or Ouija board used before the disturbance began?

From The Daily Beast

I put my hands on the keyboard like on the planchette of a Ouija Board hoping to conjure something.

From The Daily Beast

The keyboard becomes a kind of Ouija board, taking you toward places you may not have wanted to go.

From The Daily Beast

It would never do to show scorn of the Ouija Board and all its works in the presence of this afflicted couple.

From Project Gutenberg

Well they knew how a Ouija Board will make glib statements as startling as they are untrue.

From Project Gutenberg

Disavowing any especial clairvoyant ability, she yet achieved marvelous results from the Ouija Board.

From Project Gutenberg

He swept aside the cards and ouija-board and leaned closer, his hands almost touching hers.

From Project Gutenberg

He tried the ouija board with Mrs. Pennyfeather, and the accursed thing scrawled one insane syllable.

From Project Gutenberg