Greim a choimeád air. = Keep a hold on, Cling to. Choimeadh sí greim daingean air le n-a dhá láimh. = She kept a tight hold on him. = .i. She clung to him.
Rug sé greim orm. = He caught hold of me. Cimeád do ghreim. = Keep your hold. Ní raibh aon fhághailt agam greim a chimeád air. = I couldn't keep a hold of him.
ith greim = eat a bit ith greim de sin as do láimh. = Eat a bit of that out of your hand. = .i. gan suidhe sios chun an bhúird. Ith greim i gcomhair an bhóthair. = Eat a bite for the road. = Snack.