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soffit - What does it mean?

Definition of 'soffit'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (architecture) The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
  • * 1983 , Monte Burch, Building Small Barns, Sheds & Shelters? , page 110
  • If the soffit' is to be sloping, simply attach the ' soffit board(s) to the underside of the rafters, butting the edges tight against the fascia board in front and the barn siding in the back.
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  • (pipe technology) The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.
  • The elevation of the pipe soffit is 10.4 meters above mean sea level.

    Derived terms

    * coffered soffit

    See also

    * (pedialite)