Every answer contains the correct name of a creature,(though the implied spelling may not be the same.eg. guerilla/gorilla).
These hold and lock(4,5)
Nautical friend of a popular 20th C. cartoon character(7,7)
Have a look dishonestly! (4, 1, 6)
Cloistered cook!(8)
Gently, gently, fast,fast, gently!(7)
Avoid(5,5,2)
Warship(7)