a musical wind instrument consisting of a tube with a series of fingerholes or keys, in which the wind is directed against a sharp edge, either directly, as in the modern transverse flute, or through a flue, as in the recorder. 2. an organ stop with wide flue pipes, having a flutelike tone.
Next, scrub the shutters with detergent and water to remove any dirt or chalking. Rinse off the soap with a hose, and allow the shutters to dry before painting. When painting plastic or vinyl, use a high quality, exterior, acrylic latex paint or a paint made specifically for plastic.
Â­. Windows look best if they are cleaned on a regular basis, at least twice a year on the inside and outside. Here are some useful techniques for cleaning windows: 1  Wash one side of a window with horizontal strokes and the other side with vertical strokes so you can pinpoint which side of the window has a streak. The paper also leaves a film that's resistant to dirt. 2  Wash windows from the top down to prevent drips. 3  RÂ­emembÂ­er that window cleaners pose a threat to woodwork. 4  Don't let them drip on the windowsill where they can harm the paint or varnish.