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What is a soffit?

What is a soffit? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (architecture) The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
  2. (pipe technology) The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.
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As Kapoor's juggernaut forced its slow way through the arch, it left a growing crust the colour of old blood on the pristine soffit and sides.
A window that does not have the benefit of a soffit or porch roof above it may need flashing or a drip edge above it.
He measures the distance between the hooks, and using that same measurement, drills holes and screws two hooks into the soffit on his house.
The exterior soffit costs more and uses more space than direct attachment or heavier gauge metal, but it affords better noise control.
Where the roof extends over the exterior walls, it may be possible to use soffit vents in combination with roof vents or build-up ridge vents.
A billet-moulding surrounds each arch, which has a plain rib in the soffit.

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