mindcatcher

noun
UK /ˈmaɪndˌkætʃə/
US /ˈmaɪndˌkætʃər/

A mindcatcher is a made-up thing that catches thoughts.

In the story, the wizard used a mindcatcher to keep his ideas safe.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who is very good at understanding what others are thinking.

She seemed like a mindcatcher, always knowing how her friends felt.

3. A device in science fiction that records or stores thoughts.

The crew wore mindcatchers so the ship could log their ideas.

4. A game where players try to guess each other's secret words.

We played mindcatcher at the party and guessed every word.