What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lorries with punctures running over screw (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BED (synonym="to have sex with, screw") in FLATS (synonym="punctures") = FLATBEDS The answer is FLATBEDS.

Lorries with punctures running over screw (8)

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