table rapping

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Definition

Noun: * Alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead: A purported paranormal phenomenon where spirits are said to produce rapping or knocking sounds on a table to answer questions or communicate messages.

Usage
  • "Table rapping" is an uncountable noun used to describe the phenomenon or activity as a whole.
  • It is typically used in contexts related to spiritualism, séances, and the paranormal.
  • The term often carries a skeptical or historical connotation, as it is associated with 19th-century spiritualist practices.
Examples
  • The Victorian séance relied heavily on table rapping to receive messages from the other side.
  • Skeptics investigated the claims of table rapping and found evidence of fraud.
  • She was a medium known for her sessions involving table rapping and automatic writing.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The term is strongly linked to the Fox sisters and the rise of Modern Spiritualism in the mid-19th century in the United States.
  • As part of a séance: The activity is usually conducted with participants placing their hands on a table, asking questions, and interpreting a code from the number or sequence of raps.
Variants and Related Words
  • Table-turning (n.): A related phenomenon where a table is said to move or tilt during a séance, often in conjunction with rapping.
  • Spirit rapping (n.): A synonymous term for the same phenomenon.
  • Séance (n.): A meeting at which people attempt to communicate with the dead, often featuring activities like table rapping.
Synonyms
  • Spirit rapping
  • Spirit knocking
Related Phrases
  • To conduct table rapping: To lead or participate in a session where this phenomenon is attempted.
    • The group gathered to conduct table rapping every Friday night.
Noun
  1. alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead

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