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hen scratches

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plural of hen scratch

as in hen tracks

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From a functionality perspective, fireclay is non-porous and resists stains, scratches, and everyday wear while maintaining its appearance over time, says Bartel.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
Barry Morphew was seen on video buffing scratches on the other driver's car with a T-shirt and his hand.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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