pari + kant + a
cuts open or through
Parikantati 1 [pari + kantati 1 ] to wind round, twist Ja III 185 (pāso pādaṃ p.; but taken by commentary as parikantati 2 , explained as "cammādīni chindanto samantā kantati"). Parikantati 2 [pari + kantati 2 ] to cut (round), cut through, pierce M I 244 (vātā kucchiṃ p.); Ja III 185 (see parikantati 1 ).
(pr, pr) cuts around; slices open cuts open or through Construction: pari + kanta + ti