split in

split in something

to divide into a certain number of groups. (The something can be half, thirds, two, quarters, etc.) Lightning struck the big tree and the trunk split in half. The vase dropped and split in quarters.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Constanza	kon-STAHN-thah (Spanish), kon-STAHN-sah (Latin American Spanish)	Spanish
Chanah	-	Hebrew
Lir	LEER	Irish Mythology
Pythagoras	pi-THAG-ər-əs (English)	Ancient Greek
Denholm	-	English (Rare)
Pastora	-	Spanish