soffit

Meanings

• noun

  An overhanging exterior structure, typically fitted below the eaves of a building, designed to conceal roof timbers, guttering, or other components.

  - "The soffit of the house needed repair after the heavy rainstorm."
  - "The painter was hired to paint the soffits and fascia of the house."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soffit
hift , lift , rift

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Variants

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soffit , soffits

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'soffito', meaning 'ceiling' or 'that which is placed below'.

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Trivia

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1. Soffits can be made from a variety of materials, including wood, aluminum, and vinyl.

2. Soffits are an important part of rainwater management systems, as they help to direct water away from the building.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fascia: A long, flat band or strip, often used to cover the ends of rafters or other structural components.

2. Eaves: The overhanging part of a roof at the edge of a building.

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Culture

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In architecture, soffits are used to provide a clean and finished look to the underside of an overhanging roof or other structure.

How to Memorize "soffit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a house with an overhanging roof. The soffit is the part of the structure that covers the underside of the roof, concealing any structural components or guttering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'soffit' with the underside of a roof or other overhanging structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'soffit' is the Italian word for 'ceiling', and it refers to the part of a building that is 'below' the eaves.

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