# split(1)

    NAME
         split - split a large file into several smaller files

    SYNOPSIS
         split [-n] [file [prefix]]

    OPTIONS

         -n   Number of lines per piece (default: 1000)

    EXAMPLES

         split -200 file     # Split file into pieces of 200 lines each

         split file z        # Split file into zaa, zab, etc.

    DESCRIPTION

         Split reads file and writes it out in n-line  pieces.   By  default,  the
         pieces  are  called  xaa,  xab, etc.  The optional second argument can be
         used to provide an alternative prefix for the output file names.

    SEE ALSO
         cat(1).