Fingerprint's raised line (5)

I believe the answer is:

ridge

(Other definitions for ridge that I've seen before include "watershed ..." , "Raised strip of land" , "Long raised strip as of hills" , "Crest - reef" , "Line of raised ground" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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