What is the meaning of the word "table lifting"?

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  1. A phenomenon typically associated with seances and other spiritualistic practices, where participants believe that a table moves, tilts, or levitates due to supernatural or paranormal forces. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • During the 19th century, table lifting became a popular activity at seances as a supposed proof of communication with the spirit world. copy to clipboard
  2. Manipulation of a table during a seance; attributed to spirits. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The medium claimed that the spirits were responsible for the table lifting and moving around the room. copy to clipboard

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