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APL

APL

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A brand of athletic shoes and clothes named Athletic Propulsion Labs
  • proper noun
translation icon : APL (marca de calzado deportivo)

I'm speaking about none other than Adam Goldston, who's the Co founder of LA based Athletic propulsion Labs or APL as they're known.

Examples

  • I'm speaking about none other than Adam Goldston, who's the Co founder of LA based Athletic propulsion Labs or APL as they're known.

    Jay Shetty Podcast

  • Athletic Propulsion Labs, or APL, is known for its innovative athletic footwear.

  • The latest collection from APL features performance-enhancing sneakers for serious athletes.

  • I bought a pair of shoes from APL that are designed specifically for running.

Surface Forms

APL main

Morphology

APL = A + P + L

This is a brand name formed from an initialism (Athletic Propulsion Labs); the component letters are not productive morphemes that reveal the brand meaning to learners.

Etymology

APL is short for Athletic Propulsion Labs; 'propulsion' means 'to push forward', so the name suggests shoes and clothes made to help athletes move better. That's why APL appears as the brand name on running shoes and sportswear.