Meanings
adjective
- superlativesuperlative form of common: most common
The commonest theme in these upgrades has been to create capacity for long-distance trains by diverting local services and slower freight.
2021 December 15, Philip Haigh, “Remaining ECML upgrades in the 'really difficult' category”, in RAIL, number 946, page 531 more example
All the five Scottish railways had specimens of the type and it may fairly be said that the 0-4-4 was the commonest type of engine for suburban and local passenger work.
1959 January 28, John W. Grant, “Scottish 0-4-4 Tank Engines”, in Railway Magazine, page 10
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