soffit

IPA: sˈɔfɪt

(architecture) The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
(pipe technology) The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.

Examples of "soffit" in Sentences

The windows rise from sill to soffit.
The soffit is simply exposed underside.
All soffits are a weathered red colour.
The eaves or soffit lining can be seen.
A corbelled soffit holds the Japanese style tiled roof.
I'm sorry not to have the word "soffit" to use anymore.
I don't think you are using the term "soffit" correctly.
The underside of the geison may be referred to as a soffit.
Attic airflow is best with continuous soffit and ridge vents.
In this example the soffit is fixed to the slope of the rafters.
The cornice is split into the soffit, the corona, and the cymatium.
I had never heard the word "soffit" before commencing this project.
In each pier there is an opening with an arched soffit and a dished invert.
A soffit is the material that constructs the eave edge of the roof of a house.
The soffit is the underside of the box, and the fascias are the boards at the corners of the eaves.
The door and its soffit, which is formed of a single stone, are ornamented with beautiful sculptures, which are not inferior to those of Baalbec.
Holes in the lower portion of the roof, called soffit vents, allow the relatively cooler outside air to enter the attic and force the warmer attic air out of the top, or ridge.
The actual arches are of two orders, each of which has the edge-roll, while under the soffit, which is flat, is another roll between two mouldings that are hook-shaped in section.