Ouija

[wee-juh, -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

Conservative originalists throughout the judiciary have spent decades trying to divine what the Founding Fathers would think about a given law using little beyond vibes and a Ouija board conveniently located behind their eyes.

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But some still believe — or hope — and remain willing to consider the allure of seances, Ouija boards, communications beyond the grave.

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This isn’t the kind of supernatural film that feels obliged to have its characters grab an Ouija board and solve anything.

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The most obvious of these hints being the Ouija board spelling out the presence of D-E-A-T-H in Episode 5.

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James Wan, who directed “Insidious,” will appear in a video, as will Mike Flanagan, who directed “Ouija: Origin of Evil.”

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