What does it mean to "split" a hand?

What does it mean to "split" a hand?

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About 2% of all blackjack hands are pairs: 2 2s, 2 3s and so on. If you have a pair, then you can inform the dealer that you would like to "split" them. "Splitting" allows you to start another hand, based on those each of those two cards, with a bet that matches your original stake.