Noun

tented arch (plural tented arches)Category:English lemmas#TENTEDARCHCategory:English nouns#TENTEDARCHCategory:English countable nouns#TENTEDARCHCategory:English multiword terms#TENTEDARCHCategory:English entries with incorrect language header#TENTEDARCHCategory:Pages with entries#TENTED%20ARCHCategory:Pages with 1 entry#TENTED%20ARCH

1. A type of fingerprint pattern where ridges enter from one side, rise sharply in the center to form a peak or spike (like a tent), and then exit on the other side; unlike a plain arch which has a smoother, wave-like flow; the steep upward thrust of this pattern gives it a pointed, steeple-like appearance, making it a distinct and relatively rare variation within the broader arch category.