What does this mean “261 lb-ft of torque” in a car

Question

I know torque means acceleration speed, but what does 261 lbs ft mean

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Answer 1

Take a wrench with a 1 foot long handle, attach to a bolt head, and have a 261lb person stand on the end of the handle. A tire iron and a lug nut would be a real world example. That’s 261 ft-lb of torque