soffit
noun/ˈsɒfɪt/
Frequency rank: #19,753 most common English word
Meaning
The underside of an architectural structure such as an arch, staircase, or roof overhang.
Example sentence
The carpenter painted the soffit beneath the roof overhang to protect it from moisture.
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