soffit

Noun

Meaning

The under side of the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, archways, cornices, or the like. See Illust. of Lintel.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

back sole bucket bottom root roof pipe underneath ceiling rim belly overhang eaves misprint buttock
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Antonyms

acme base summit ceiling hinder obstruct
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Hypernyms

side

Examples

Areas where the roof framing meets the top of stud walls are normally covered by dry wall on the inside and by wall cladding and soffit board on the outside. Source: Internet

LCHS Grade 11 construction student Dakota Dyer holds a soffit bracket in place while checking with instructor Mark Grillandini on the placement as part of a charity-based office build for the Lloydminster Rescue Squad. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Soffi soffietta soffione soffited soffrito soffritto