Soffit

[sɒfit]

Definition

(noun.) the underside of a part of a building (such as an arch or overhang or beam etc.).

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Definition

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

Typist: Veronica

Definition

n. a ceiling now generally restricted to the ornamented under-sides of staircases entablatures archways &c.; also the larmier or drip.

Editor: Noreen