What is the meaning of \vec{A} \times \vec{B}_\bot in vector notation?

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If A=(A1,A2,A3) and B=(B1,B2,B3), WHAT does this notation mean? :

(\vec{A} \times \vec{B})_\bot
 
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Presumably that means to take the cross product of A and B, and then project out the part that is perpendicular to something.
 

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