10 U. 1 To pierce through, cleave, split.

2 To expand, open.

P. -sphuṭati, to burst open, be split or rent MBh.; R.: Caus. -sphoṭayati, to cleave through, split, pierce. Hariv.; Katha1s.; to slap or clap the arms MBh. 088002 700,1 138412 mfn. cleft open, burst, expanded, blown L. 700,1 138413 mfn. divulged, published, known, open, evident, clear, plain Ka1v.; Pur.; Katha1s. &c 088003 700,1 138414 m. N. of a Na1ga nāga L. 088004 700,1 138415