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).