noun
A narrow vertical cleft in a rock face that a climber can ascend by pressing against both sides. Technical term in rock climbing, borrowed from German.
from German Kamin
See also: チムニー
あのルートには難しいカミンがある。
That route has a difficult chimney.
カミンを登るときは、背中と足を岩に押し付ける。
When climbing a chimney, you press your back and feet against the rock.